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Ex-MP Pannika given lifetime political ban
Published on 20/09/2023
» The Supreme Court has banned former Move Forward Party MP Pannika Wanich from politics for life in connection with a picture deemed disrespectful to the monarchy that she posted online 13 years ago.
Thai retirement age could be increased
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/09/2023
» The increasing elderly population in Thailand is prompting a serious discussion on raising the retirement age beyond 55 to accommodate an "aged society" and deal with an ongoing labour shortage in the country, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
1 in 10 Japanese aged 80 or above as elderly ratio hits record high
Published on 18/09/2023
» TOKYO: One out of 10 people in Japan is now aged 80 or older, while the ratio of elderly to the total population rose to a record high, ministry data showed Sunday.
Thai retirement age could be increased
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/09/2023
» The increasing elderly population in Thailand is prompting a serious discussion on raising the retirement age beyond 55 to accommodate an "aged society" and deal with an ongoing labour shortage in the country, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Fertility needs urgent steps
News, Editorial, Published on 18/09/2023
» In a swift move shortly after assuming office, Public Health Minister Dr Cholnan Srikaew rightly identified the country's low fertility rate issue as a pressing concern -- one that looms as a potential threat to the country's competitiveness and economic prospects in the years ahead.
Most believe mafia control some police, politicians: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 17/09/2023
» A huge majority of people believe there are some state officials, including police, who serve and protect mafia-style influential figures in the country, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.
Falling birth rate concerns make national agenda spot likely
News, Published on 17/09/2023
» Thailand will tackle its declining birth rate by putting fertility on the national agenda, according to Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew.
Abbot gets no thanks, son-in-law flees, bathtub exit
News, Mae Moo, Published on 17/09/2023
» Bad drug memories
No-booze party policy wins praise
Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2023
» The interior and education ministries have been praised for their efforts to curb drinking at parties for officials who are due to retire at the end of this month.
There's no reward for loyalty
News, Published on 16/09/2023
» Pol Gen Sereepisuth Teemeeyaves, leader of the Seri Ruam Thai Party, and a Pheu Thai loyalist, is thought to have swallowed the pain inflicted when Pheu Thai repaid his loyalty by omitting him from the cabinet line-up.